(Jason's POV)
"Talk to me Newind, do you have a lock on Musaki?"
"Aye Captain, but her communicator is down, she is here." He pointed to a location that we haven't explored yet. Esqueezeme was shaking as she stood beside me and Azarael who seemed to be in shock. We returned to the ship immediately after the explosion. I had to know if she was alive. I can't let the last thing I see of her be the look in her eyes. She knew she wouldn't make it in that moment. "I am getting sick and tired of these assholes. Find out where they are located. I want to pay them a visit." Esqueezeme jumped at my bark. She ran to quickly gather together all the Intel that Musaki collected. She would comb through it all to find out where they were based. P.O.G has no idea who they just pissed off. But that's okay, I'll let them know, personally. I turned to face Azarael. "Tell me about that island." He flinched at the fury in my tone but at this point, the kid had to realize. I was merely playing with him. "Besaide, it's beyond peaceful. The High summoner lives there."
I didn't bother to acknowledge his answer. I opened the intercom. "All personel are to report to battle stations. Teams Alpha, bravo and Charlie, report to the flight deck. Team Hellfire, report to the flight deck for further orders."
"Sir I have set a course for Musaki's location, waiting for your orders." I glanced at Newind, he was barely holding it together. I forget how close we are as a team. Our very lives are in each other's hands. We are more of a family than comrades in arms.
"Let's go get my Leftenant before she gets bored."
I didn't want to think the worst or let on that I thought of it. What if we arrived only to bury her? No, I can't think like that. Musaki is the most resilient woman I know. She will be okay. I don't know if I was convinced, but I had to believe it.
(Shani's POV)
I stiffled a groan as I came to, dangling upside down in a tree. Perfect. I reached slowly with my good arm to the buckle holding me to the seat. I felt numb and I could barely breathe. "I fucking hate P.O.G." I whispered through clenched teeth as I yanked on the rip cord that held me in this tree. I hit the ground hard and had to stop myself from crying out in agony as I buckled to the left. My right leg was broken, probably due to the fall, or I got it when the shuttle exploded. I checked my locator, it was still active, good, at least the captain can find me. I had to stop myself from laughing out with joy at the news. I checked my communicator, it's broken, fuck. I glanced around me and spotted a trail through the trees. Good, maybe I can find a place to hole up until Captain comes to get me.
(Jason's POV)
I hid from my men in my quarters, not wanting to give away the thoughts that plagued me. Musaki is my first and best friend, we met in the academy, she was beyond insane, but very smart. We hit it off at our first meeting. She was the one who introduced me to my wife. The one who blew up our barracks in the dead of winter, the one to calm down Hellfire, with jello of all things.
A knock at my door drew me out of my thoughts. "Enter." Newind came in and stood at attention in front of my desk. His eyes were glossy but he held the tears back. More for my sake I think.
"Captain, Azarael and the bird have left safely. Leftenant Musaki's location has changed, we think she is moving."
"Sign of life is established, begin rescue protocols. I want her back alive." Newind saluted me and left to carryout my orders. "You better be alright Musaki." I glanced at the team photo we took after graduating from the academy, her teasing smile as she put up bunny ears behind my head just seconds before the picture was taken. "Fucking P.O.G, you will pay for this." Another knock. "Enter."
Esqueezeme walked in a murderous look on her face. "I found a base near where Musaki was last spotted. It's not the Main base but, it is a start." I smiled, the first piece of news I enjoyed hearing. "Give Hellfire the information, he is in charge of the assault." She saluted and left me alone. I stood up and walked to the door that led to the bridge. "Alright boy and girls, here is how it's going to go. I will take Esqueezeme down to the last known location of Musaki, we will bring her back and if she is injured then she goes to the infirmary. Hellfire, your team is to assault P.O.G. I want it loud and angry. The more time they spend on you the better. Notify the infirmary, I want the surgeon on standby and all medical staff prepared before I get back." I decided to use the assault as a distraction so I can get Musaki out fast. Whatever it takes, I had to get her out of there.
(Shani's POV)
I limped slowly down the trail, trying to be silent. Hard to do with a broken leg but I still managed. I could hear rustling in the trees and shouts behind me. They haven't spotted me yet but I won't be surprised if they do catch me. I don't think I have the strength to resist them if they did catch up. I had to pray that Captain would show up and soon.
(Prince's P.O.V.)
I marched on to the flight deck with purpose, Kyet and Davies walking quickly to keep with my fast strides. When the Captain gave an order, it was to be followed without question. "Davies get those lazy bums on the shuttle. Make sure they are all wearing gravity belts. We are dropping in unannounced."
"Yes Sargent." He jogged off to relay my commands.
"The small one will be okay, yes?"
I didn't have time to respond. I growled low in my throat. Leftenant Musaki was the only one that could physically stop me from rampaging like a dragon. "She better be. No one else knows how to make jello." I entered the shuttle and stood near the ramps. waiting on my men to join me.
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