Saddle Arabia,100 klick out from C.O.R Lab site
Spike, and Gears
0715 hours, October 12,2010

“Why the fuck dose it have to be the desert” Gears said inspecting his AUG to make sure its clean.

“Hay at least we're not stuck in the cold like Cloud or Scoots.” Spike said.

“Is that right? We were both cold blood so it makes sense we get sent here.” Gears said.

“So who's your kid? Only thing I know is that you adopted them.” Spike asked, changing the subject.

“Her name is Glittershell she’s the best every time I’m up in my head being a fucking sad sack, I look at her and that gets me out of that.” Gears said with joy in his voice.

“Ha, it’s weird seeing you so excited talking about someone.” Spike said with a chuckle.

“Yeah she saved my sorry ass. When I needed it. We just got back from the asylum, I thought you were dead and I had the rest of the year off. I was doing all sorts of shit to get my mind off you. Until I saw her she was crying in an alley and had no place to go, so I made a place for her to stay. We spent more and more time together and I completely forgot about you. 6 months later, I adopted her.” Gears said to Spike with a happy tone.

“Well shit I guess she came around at the best time then.” Spike said.

“You have no idea.” Gears said.

“Heads up we have C.O.Rs rolling up.” Gears said as Spike and himself hid from sight.

The 4 COR soldiers got out of the vehicle and checked it over making sure nothing was banged up. As the soldiers were inspecting the truck, they didn’t see the 2 alliance soldiers walk up behind them. As one was looking at the tire he was grabbed from behind and had his throat slit with such speed he barely noticed it happening. As one fall the one who was checking the gas tank, was having his temple at the side of his head being stabbed. The final 2 were talking about the day and how uneventful it was. As the 2 talked they didn’t hear a gun being lined up to take a shot. One pull of the trigger and a bullet went in one soldier and out the other.

“One shot, two kills beat that Spike!” Gears said in a challenging manner.

Oh you want to challenge me, fine I can beat that in my sleep.” Spike said in a cocky tone.

“Well better prove it then, the lab is just ahead of us” Gears said.

As the 2 hid the body in the truck. They started to move up through the roadway and made it to a set of stairs going under ground. They decided to spit up. Gears took the stairs while Spike kept to the ground level. As Spike walked through the base trying his best not to get caught. He found two guards just sitting there looking at the sun. The two guards were approached by what appeared to be a commanding officer. They were told to get back to work. As they got up they noticed the creeping dragon but before they had a chance to respond a throwing knifes was already logged in their windpipes. The CO turned around only to be met with a bullet in their head.

“That was close, now for that lab.” Spike thought to himself. Spike pasted a lot on his way to the main lab. The one thing of note was a couple of train tracks going from south to the north.

“Gears do you copy? I'm at the lab.” Spike said over the radio.

“Yes I read you. I’m going to wait by the train tracks just in case we need a quick escape.” Gears said

“Wilco, I'm going to get the info from the computer and head your way.” Spike said.

As Spike entered the lab he accessed the lab's computer and put a harddrive in it. Spike began to download the files on the rocket's equipment and what it was designed for. After downloading everything the computer had on the rocket, Spike got the harddrive and began to walk out when the alarm went off.

“Shit! Gears what did you do?” Spike asked in a deadpan.

“Nothing, they must have found some bodies some were.” Gears responded

“Well fuck. Gears hold your position. I’m on my way.” Spike said.

As Spike exited the room their men all there with SMG and Assault Rifles. Spike pulled out a concussion grenade and threw it in the middle of the group. Once it went off Spike shot everyone with a couple of bursts from his rifle. He reloaded his Famas and continued to fight all the way to the train tracks. After Spike reached the tracks he saw that Gears was in a firefight with 15 other people. He was holding his own but he needed help. Spike took out a frag grenade and throwed it at the largest group he could find. Spike heard the enemy yell “grenade!” before being blown up with 4 others. As Spike shot 3 of the soldiers. Gears capitalized on the distraction and shot 3 more as the numbers withered down to 4 left Spike and Gears wasted no time on finishing them off. Gears shot 2 in the head with his AUG. as Spike stabbed one in the neck and shot the other with a 1911. As they had a little break they heard the train coming. They got the idea to escape the lab site, they got ready to hop on the train. COR guards were on their way but spike and gears got on the train before anyone could stop them.

“Ha ha you fucks won't take us today.” Gears said in amusement.

“Well we got the info lets hope we don’t need anymore” Spike said.

“Hay that wasn't so bad was- FUCK!” Gears said make Spike look at him in confusion. Then spike heard something that made his blood run cold. A helicopter was in the air chasing the train. The mounted machine guns on the hellow, was spinning up and was pointed at the duo. They quickly took cover. As the rounds were making large holes in the train cart. Gears saw a M72 law rocket launcher.

“Hay spike you see that.” Gears said pointing to the rocket launcher.

“Yeah!” Spike answered.

“Grab it and blow that fucker out of the sky!” Gears said.

Spike was sure that this was stupide but will pay off if they pull it off. He went for it. He threw his Famas on the ground and ran to the law rocket launcher. Once Spike grabbed it and he lined up the sights and waited to get a lock on the air vehicle. As Spike heard a telltale sign that he had a lock, he fired and it hit the helicopter. After that Spike was lying on the floor of the train just breathing in and out. Trying to calm down.

“You tried to?” Gears' question lifted him up to his feet.

“You have no idea.” Spike answered.

“Ok this is are stop.” Gears said, as they jumped and rolled off the train.

“Ok let's get to the LZ. I think I've had enough of Saddle Arabia for today.” Gears said.

Wearhouse
Spike and Gears
1400hours, October 12,2010

“So let me get this straight, you want me to decrypt these files so we can see what they're doing.” Woodfire said

“Yeah, you are a tech expert, so decrypt them. see what you can find.” Spike said

“Fine, this should be fun.” Wood said

“Just get it done.” Spike said

Gears was looking at a photo of his daughter and him at the beach. He smiled at the memory and said “ Don’t worry sweetie dad will be home soon.”

“Are you talking to a picture.” Spike said to Gears.

“No, and Spike here's a tip don’t sneak up on me.” Gears said.

“It's ok if you miss your kid, in fact I’m sure she misses you too.” Spike said.

“Thanks Spike , sometimes I get worried that I might not see her again.” Gears said.

“It’s fine. sometimes I get worried that I won’t see Applejack again.” Spike admitted

“I hope this op ends soon. I can’t wait to see home again.” Gears said.

“Me and you both brother.” Spike agreed.

Frozen North, middle of nowhere
Scootaloo, and Gray Cloud
0800 hours, October 12,2010

“So your Spike’s contact?” Scootaloo asked the mare.

“Yes, your JSOG?” she asked them.

“Yeah we are.” Scootaloo answered her question.

“Good follow me.” the mare said

“Hey lady what's your name?” Scootaloo asked

“Daring-do” she said, getting a look of surprise from the private.

“This should be good.” Scootaloo thought to herself.

Author's Notes:

wasn't planning on making this chapter today but here we are.

have fun reading everyone