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Whatever It Takes

Sequel to A Forgotten Memory

Comms are down and 141 had no way of determining when extraction will arrive. While the team is defending the base, Alex is tasked to protect our HVIs. Can he handle the responsibility from pure initiative alone?

Previous Chapter : Uninvited Guests

Alex and Augustus

Alex

Task Force 141

Task Force 141 - Secret Bunker

The ground shook as the three of them looked up at the ceiling, Samantha gripped her hand tightly against his, signaling her fear towards the situation. Maxine hugged Samantha while they both whimpered.

"We'll make it out of here. Trust their abilities." he told them and they nodded. Samantha's face looked hopeful and the feeling was nostalgic when their hands met once again. Even the urgency of the situation was familiar.

They had a small talk earlier, saying she wanted to know what happened to them. Alex felt excited, but debated whether it's okay for him to do so, but her eagerness was too powerful to resist. And it's going to be a win for him anyway.

He smiled at her for being so brave about all this, but their moment was cut off as soon as static rang on his ears.

"Shit. Our comms are down. We'll have to wait for the plane by sight." he muttered and commanded the two girls to follow behind him as they cross a hidden tunnel which led straight to the forest near the secondary LZ

The tunnel was dim and cold. Alex told the two that this tunnel ran below the river to the forest. His words effortlessly echoed across the dark cylindrical passageway as the three made their way across, ears popping as they descended to extraction.

Alex gave Samantha a pistol and told her to watch their back as he climbed the ladder to the exit. Alex's fists pushed the heavy metal door open and repeatedly slammed his hands until it opened. Samantha on the other hand held the pistol forward, pointing it at the dimly lit abyss hoping no one was actually out to get them.

A small ray of sunshine peeked through the opening Alex's slams made and with one final grunt, the metallic door flew up, opening their access to the exit. Alex reached for his hand and grabbed Maxine's, wincing in pain as she held it tight. Next came Samantha and he endured the pain of his now bleeding knuckles as they ran through the LZ.

Alex reached out his hand and Samantha gave her his gun, smiling at her gesture and she smiled back. These were trying times but the reunited couple's hearts were already yearning for each other. It almost felt like she didn't forget about him, even if they still had a lot of memories to recall.

Dark smoke trailed from beyond the valley, from what it looked like, a huge aircraft must've crashed. That means Augustus may be one step ahead of them.

The open plain by the river felt peaceful, until enemies popped up from the trees and encircled the trio as Augustus pointed the gun at them.

"Drop the gun, put your hands up and give us the girl." He ordered, his thumbs clicked the pistol, threatening Alex that he's not going to let this opportunity slip away. Alex backed up a little but they were already encircled by Augustus' men.

"You're not obeying?" he switched his target toward Maxine, grinning as Alex immediately followed.

"Oh… There we go… Willing to risk your life but also willing to give it up for others… How heroic." He mused, circling around them while Alex spread his arms wide, hiding the two behind his arms.

Augustus' grin made Alex's teeth clench. His square shaped face matched the way his blonde flat top haircut and his left eye was purely white, like it got itself in a blinding accident.

"Push her over or I'll shoot this small one!" he roared, he was getting impatient. Their helicopter started to descend and Samantha had to slowly walk towards it. Alex nodded and frowned, they just met and they're going to be separated all over again. But this time, he's determined that it won't happen again.

Maxine's head had a pistol pointed at it while eight armed soldiers targeted their rifles to Alex. Samantha was already sobbing as she slowly stepped to the whirring helicopter.

Alex's eyes met hers and felt a sudden jolt of emotion as tears started to fall out to her cheeks. It felt sad but Alex gave her a hopeful look. She's going to be fine. We won't be separated. I won't allow it.

From the corner of his eye, he saw a flaming missile head straight toward the helicopter causing it to explode. Everyone dropped to the ground on impact while Alex, who saw it coming, quickly got up and pulled the two girls to safety, using his metal legs to effortlessly support their staggered movement.

It didn't take too long for the adversaries to recover. Half of Augustus' me fired at the base as snipers assisted Alex. They could freely fire now that Augustus no longer pointed their weapon towards the HVIs.

Alex turned back to see Augustus and two men started to fire bullets toward them. They had to go to the forest, and take advantage of the natural covers known as trees.

Alex didn't know where they were headed but as long as they can't hear something behind them, it was cool. After running aimlessly for a long time, he felt his energy fall and they quickly set camp behind a huge rock, which almost looked like a cave.

"You two okay?" he asked. Samantha whimpered and showed him their burn marks, she was the closest one to the plane and so that explains the redness on her arms.

Alex quickly took off his shirt and ripped it off to create a makeshift bandage while Maxine assisted him as he tied it tight.

"There. It shouldn't hurt as long as you don't bump it onto something." he gently pulled the ends, securing the bandage.

"Thanks, Alex." She breathed, she looked very afraid but was holding on quite well. She had Alex by her side and he's always ready to protect her. Something she assumed that happened back in California.

Maxine held Samantha's hand and smiled while Alex took a quick peek of their location and Augustus' whereabouts.

"Stay here. Don't make any noise." he hushed and left their cave, looking at the two huddled together fighting through the trauma.

Alex was right, he was already nearby. Good thing he decided to leave them as he attempted to stray Augustus away from the girls' location.

His metal leg thumped on the ground loud enough that he realized he's already being chased by gunfire. A single gunfire, he noted. It's only Augustus inside the forest.

His bare back sticked against the rough bark of the tree as he heightened his senses and waited for Augustus. His heavy footsteps drew closer and Alex inhaled deeply as he kicked the tough guy with his metal leg. The pistol flew into the unknown and it suddenly became a fair fight. Fist to fist, just like the old times.

Augustus was quick to recover, heaving as his breathing slowly recovered. Posing his body like a boxer.

"Where is the code?" he grunted, creeping closer toward him.

"Fuck off." Alex spat as Augustus charged full force. He was notably bigger and taller, so charging back would be stupid, so he instead used his quick reaction time to dodge last minute and stomp him as soon as he passes through.

He stepped on him as soon as he fell, pressing the ground deeper to deal him damage. Augustus still had the strength to use his arms and toss his metal leg back, sending Alex flying a few meters back. He felt the cold soil rub against his back as he struggled to get back up.

They clashed once again, this time fists were flying over their heads and the both of them neither gave up, punches were evaded and they exchanged a lot. When Alex started using his feet, he got the upper hand but a slight error made Augustus catch his foot and flip him to the ground.

Augustus sat on Alex and blew heavy punches on his face. Alex felt the pain and his hand gripped Augustus' when he tried to choke him for information.

"Where are they?!" he asked, Alex thought it was stupid. How could he say words when he's restricting his airflow. His actions didn't make sense.

"Woo…" Alex wheezed. He couldn't say a word and his vision almost dimmed as he gasped for air. The adversary was convinced Alex would talk so he loosens his grip making the 141 agent cough out and breath heavily.

"They're…"

"Out…."

"There…" Alex pointed at a random direction as he looked at Augustus, who followed where his fingers pointed, then he quickly poked his eye causing him to fall flat on the ground. He was finally free from his heavy body.

Augustus rolled as his hands held his eyes, cursing while enduring the pain. He took this opportunity to disarm Augustus before he could recover.

"A burner phone." he muttered, tasting iron as he spoke.

"Give me that!" he slowly got up, his eyes still closed. Alex couldn't afford losing a clue, so he did what he had to do. Using his reinforced leg, he kicked the bad guy back and stomped on him, he stomped him enough that he would take long to recover.

He sighed. He wished that the phone contained a step closer to Nero as he limped back to Samantha's direction. His face ached like hell and his injuries affected how much he could see. But despite all this, Alex focused his mind. He promised he won't let them get Samantha. He won against Augustus but he wasn't satisfied until he saw Samantha's face. Her face that made him admire her the moment they met.

"Alex!" Samantha hushed as they both slowly walked to his direction, assisting him.

"Samantha, Maxine." he coughed, his voice still hoarse from all the choking.

"What happened?!" Maxine asked, carefully placing an arm over her shoulder while Samantha held on the other one.

"You're saved. That's all that matters." he coughed as his vision blurred. He felt the two pick up their pace and heard the 141s hurried footsteps and Price's orders. They made it out and Alex was happy they did.

Alex slept through the aftermath of the invasion, recovering from his bruises and injuries but he knew full well what's going to happen. For starters, Augustus will be interrogated, about Nero, about Germany and about the EMP. He's the key to ending this war. Second, 141 would have to relocate, and that meant a long discussion with the General and the higher ups who created the force. This would take time for Nero to fully recover his forces and if ever Soap is still alive, he's going to be in grave danger.

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