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(Y/n) POV:

Echo:"I'm telling you, Nintendo is way better."

Dokkaebi:"Heck no! PC master race!"

I was sitting at the cafeteria table having lunch. Echo and Dokkaebi decided to join me, but they ended up arguing over technology. I took another bite of my chicken and silently observed the two bickering operators. Suddenly, I heard someone slam their hands on the table. It caused the plates and utensils to clatter. I turned to see a fuming Thatcher.

Thatcher:"You young uns and your fancy gadgets. Why can't you both agree that all of them are fookin great?"

Echo and Dokkaebi stared blankly at the older operator. Then the two look at each other before frowning.

Echo/Dokkaebi:"Never!"

Twitch, who was sitting beside the two, was shaking her head. I stood up with my plate and went to dispose of it. More bickering could be heard behind me, but I ignored it. After cleaning up, I decided to head to my room. Along the way, several operators greeted me. I greeted back at them. Eventually, I arrived at my room and knocked on the door.

"Ela? Are you in here?"

Ela:"Yeah."

"Are you decent?"

Ela:"Yeah. I'm clothed."

I opened the door and entered our room. Six still has not fixed up my room, but I wasn't too bothered by it. Ela and I have been talking to each other more. Mostly her though. I walked over to my bed and sat down. Ela looked up from her sketching table and looked over at me.

Ela:"Hey."

I waved at her and grabbed my father's pistol. I began to disassemble it, and Ela watched me.

Ela:"So. How are you doing?"

"Fine. How about you?"

Ela nodded in approval.

Ela:"Better now. You're starting to interact more."

I raised an eyebrow, but continued to disassemble the pistol.

Ela:"Have you been interacting with the other operators?"

"Sure."

Ela:"Tell me. I want to know."

She rolled her chair over to my bead and sat in front of me.

"I painted with Timur."

Ela:"Oh! I still need to get some painting lessons with him. Sorry. Go on."

I slid the slide off of the pistol.

"Meditated with Yumiko."

Ela nodded for me to continue. I laid down my gun parts.

"Trained with Elias."

(Blitz)

I saw Ela shiver.

Ela:"Please. Don't ever do that again."

"Why?"

Ela:"You've really created a monster."

"He performs better on the field. How is that bad for us?"

Ela shook her head.

Ela:"Not on the field, but in simulation. That's a different story."

I shrugged and began cleaning the gun parts.

Ela:"I heard what happened with my sister."

I nodded and started to reassemble my pistol.

Ela:"Those recruits are scarred for life now."

I shrugged and continued to reassemble my gun. Ela scooted her chair closer and stared at me. I looked up at her.

Ela:"So...how are things in the ladies department?"

"What are you talking about?"

Ela:"Come on. You know...two certain somebody's."

I looked at her in confusion.

"You're going to have to elaborate on that."

Ela:"Ugh!"

She groaned and fell on my bed. I didn't care because she would always do that. Especially when we talked about stuff like this. She sat up and nudged me with her elbow.

Ela:"You're so clueless. It's really painful to watch."

"People have been telling me this. What on earth is everyone talking about?"

I looked at Ela. She shook her head sadly.

Ela:"(Y/n). (Y/n). You need to pay attention more. Especially to those who want your attention."

"Now who would want my attention?"

I genuinely was curious.

Ela:"Think about it. Who is always talking to you?"

I thought about it for a second.

"Six?"

Ela:"No! Not her!"

"Uhh. You and Zofia?"

Ela face palmed.

Ela:"Yes, but not us."

I searched my brain some more.

"Mark?"

Ela punched me in my arm.

Ela:"He doesn't even talk!"

'It's because you don't understand our language.'

I rubbed my head in frustration.

"Monika and Eliza?"

Ela:"Yes! Good grief!"

She shouted at me and laid on the bed rubbing her temples.

Ela:"Man. You are so dense."

I shook my head and finished assembling my pistol. I pulled the trigger and it dry fired. I then reloaded the weapon and activated the safety.

"Whatever. I'm off to train."

Ela:"Okay. See you later."

I nodded and tucked my pistol into my holster. I exited the room and headed for the training room. On the way there, I walked past my old room. There were construction workers there. I stopped to observe their work. Suddenly, my ears twitched to a familiar sound. I turned to see a construction worker drilling some wood. My heart began to beat faster. Soon, the only things I could hear was my heartbeat and the whirring of the drill. I began to breathe heavily until something made me snap out of it.

IQ:"(Y/n)!"

I flinched. Then I looked to see IQ standing beside me. She was staring at me with worry in her eyes.

IQ:"Are you okay? I've been calling your name several times now."

The drill stopped whirring. I gulped and looked back at IQ.

"Yeah. I'm fine."

I responded with the calmest tone I could muster. Luckily, it convinced IQ.

IQ:"Okay. Just worried that's all."

"Thanks."

I smiled gently at her. Her cheeks turned red, and she smiled back.

IQ:"No problem."

I nodded and continued onward. After a good distance, I glanced back. IQ had rounded the corner. Then my hand reached up to my chest. I slightly hyperventilated. My eyes blinked rapidly. Threatening me to have an episode. I took in deep breaths before looking at the training room. Blackbeard was currently getting trained by Valkyrie and Finka. I knew that I couldn't go in there in my current situation. So I went in another direction. I exited the base and walked through the woods. Normally, I would go on walls with IQ, but she cannot know about this. After several hours of hiking, I arrived to a cliffside. My hands began to tremble at the memory. Suddenly, my vision began to darken.

'No. Not again.'

Flashback...

Loud gunfire filled the air. I ran over to a ditch and hopped in. Bullets hit the dirt beside me, while the others whizzed by. My heart was racing, and my body shook in fear. I gulped in fear. Suddenly, two grenades landed near my feet.

'Fuck!'

I ran out of the ditch as quickly as I could. The grenades went off and knocked be forward. I fell onto the dirt, while groaning in pain. My back felt like there was needles currently stabbing into it. I then heard the sound of boots approach me.

???:"Hey! Stay with me!"

I opened my eyes to see my teammate, Marco. He grabbed onto my arm and began dragging me away. I let out a scream of pain. The pain on my back continued to grow. Finally, Marco let me go and crouched beside me.

Marco:"Don't worry, (Y/n). I'll get you out of here."

"Don't. Just leave me to die."

Marco shook his head. He popped over the cover and fired a few shots before ducking again.

Marco:"Never leave a man behind. That's the Marine way."

"I'm no Marine."

Marco:"You trained and fought with me. You'll always be a Marine in my eyes. Now..."

He pulled me up and slung my arm around his shoulder.

Marco:"Let's live to fight another day."

He began leading me away from the firefight. I bit my lip to hold in my screams of pain. Around me were fellow U.S. Marines. We were currently trying to take down a terrorist organization's main base. The leader was supposedly hiding out here. It was supposed to be a simple ambush mission, but things are never simple. Turns out our informant was a double agent. The terrorists knew we were coming, but they didn't know when or how. Marco led me to an area full of wounded men.

Marco:"I need a medic. Reaper's been hit."

Medic:"Reaper? Quit playing."

The medic then looked over and saw me. His eyes widened in shock.

Medic:"Shit! Lie him down right here."

The medic patted a tarp on the ground. Marco set me down on my belly. I felt my jacket and shirt get cut open. Then I felt the dry air hit my wounds.

Medic:"This is bad."

Marco:"He'll live, right?"

Medic:"Not without some scars."

Marco chuckled.

Marco:"Scars get the ladies."

He then patted my back and I groaned in pain.

Marco:"Sorry man. Hey, take care of Reaper. I gotta head back out there."

Medic:"You got it."

Marco began to leave, but I called out to him.

"Marco."

He stopped and looked back at me.

"You better come back. Not for me, but for your wife."

He grinned and nodded at me.

Marco:"Of course I'm coming back to that sexy butt of hers."

He then ran back to the firefight. I looked at the medic.

"Patch me up and get me some painkillers. I'm heading out again."

Medic:"Nuh uh. Your wounds will get infected, and you get die from blood loss."

"I don't care. It's either me or everyone else will get slaughtered. Look around."

The medic looked at the crowded area of wounded and dead. Then he looked at me.

Medic:"Fine."

He reluctantly agreed and began administering first aid. After a few minutes, he finished helping me and gave me the painkillers.

Medic:"This should numb the pain for two hours."

"That's all I need."

I downed the pills and grabbed my rifle. I headed back into the fight. We were trading fire with a machine gun nest. The terrorists were lighting up my fellow teammates. I began sneaking through the desert brush. Utilizing my smaller size and maneuvering through the minefields, I reached the base of the nest. I unpinned a grenade and tossed it inside. Several screams were heard before an explosion followed. I quickly crawled up to the machine gun nest. When I reached the turret, I swung it around and opened fire. I shredded through the enemy lines. Since my turret was mounted at the highest position, the terrorists could only run in fear or get mowed down by my machine gun. I quickly shot off another terrorist's head before turning and ripping another enemy in half. Soon, other Marines advanced up to my position and helped me take down the enemy.

Marine:"Nice, Reaper. You go on ahead, we've got another."

I looked to see several Marines set up their own LMGs. I nodded and grabbed my rifle before advancing ahead. I slid down the dirt hill and sprinted towards the terrorist base. My arms lifted my rifle, and my finger pulled the trigger. I fired one shot for each insurgent. Their heads spurted crimson liquid before the body fell to the ground. The remaining insurgents quickly rushed into the base and shut their doors. I ran up to the base and pressed my shoulder against the wall. The windows and doorways were barricade, and the walls were 20ft thick concrete. Suddenly, a voice rang on my comms.

Marco:"Reaper. Is that you standing outside the base?"

"Yeah, why-"

I was cut off when a bullet hit near my face. I looked back at where the shot came from and heard angry shouts in the comms.

Marco:"You fuck! You almost domed Reaper!"

"Hey! They've got reinforced doors and walls."

Marco:"Hmm. Keep watch, and I'll be there."

"You got it."

I kept watch over the base. After a few minutes, several Marines jogged over to me. I recognized Marco.

Marco:"Yo."

I waved him over. He and ten others approached me.

Marco:"Boss wants us to take down this base."

My eyes widened in shock.

"Is he serious?"

Marco nodded.

Marco:"Yep. Syrius is serious."

He smirked, while the other Marines groaned. I shook my head and nodded towards the door.

"There's a bunch waiting at the door."

Marco:"Then why do you want us to breach it?"

"So we can take out most of them. You and me will breach here, while the others sweep from the east side."

Marco:"Why are you bringing me to this suicide strategy?"

"Because you would volunteer if I didn't just say it."

Marco chuckled.

Marco:"You know me."

I rolled my eyes and grabbed a breaching charge. The other Marines headed for the east side. I scouted the area. The terrorists expect us to hit from the weakest area, which is correct, but they won't expect the least amount of men to hit the weaker part. I set the breaching charge.

Marco:"On my mark. Three. Two. One. Mark!"

I blew the breaching charge. In the distance was another explosion. Marco threw in several flash grenades. After they went off, I rushed inside guns blazing. The terrorists were disoriented or already blinded. I quickly gunned all of them down. After killing the enemy, I reloaded, and Marco walked in.

Marco:"Always taking the kills. Let's go."

I nodded and followed him downstairs. We swept every corner and room. There will be no taking chances on this mission. This terrorist leader has been slipping from our grasps every time. I suspected an inside man, but Syrius told us there wasn't. Marco and I would run into some insurgents, but quickly fed a bullet into their head. Finally, the two of us reached the last door to the basement.

Marco:"Team. Where are you guys?"

Marine:"Almost there. Had to pick someone up."

Marco:"Who?"

Syrius:"Me."

Marco and I turned around to see Syrius with the other Marines. He walked over to us.

Syrius:"Good job on clearing the base. I just squeezed out the last amount of info from that double agent. Big daddy is inside."

Marco:"Are you sure? He could just be saying stuff before he dies."

Syrius glared at Marco.

Syrius:"Are you questioning me Corporal?"

Marco:"No sir."

Syrius:"Good. Now blow this door open, so we can kill this son of a bitch."

Marco nodded and set a breaching charge. We all stepped back.

Marco:"Breach!"

He detonated the charge. We all threw in flashes and smokes. The flashes went off, and I put on my infrared visor. I saw the body outlines of my teammates and then looked inside the basement. I rushed in first and started firing. Then my teammates entered as well and started to clear the room. We made sure to not advance quickly to avoid friendly fire. Finally, the smoke began to clear, and I removed my visor. I shot another terrorist in the head, and my rifle clicked empty. I slung it over my shoulder and pulled out my father's pistol. I advanced through the room. There were crates of weapons and barrels everywhere. I shot the last terrorist and stood in front of a wooden door. Marco walked over to me and nodded. I kicked the door down and pointed my weapon. There sat the terrorist organization leader. He was looking at us calmly.

Leader:"Welcome. I see you've managed to get through my men."

I kept my gun pointed at the leader, while Marco checked the room. He looked at me and signaled clear. I walked over to the leader and pulled him up.

Leader:"Such a shame for your government to use children in combat."

Marco:"Says the bastard who does the same."

The leader scoffed. I led him out of the room. Syrius and the other Marines walked over to us. I looked to see familiar faces, but two of the Marines were new guys. My teammates looked at the leader with hate, but the new guys seemed to be analyzing us. This made me very wary.

Syrius:"It's over Husandi."

Syrius stated to the terrorist leader. Husandi chuckled.

Husandi:"I believe things are just getting started."

Marco:"What do you mean?"

Husandi looked at Marco.

Husandi:"Do you ever wonder why I'm always a step ahead of you Americans?"

We remained silent for him to continue.

Husandi:"Simple. An inside man."

Marco:"How? We already did a full sweep. No moles."

Husandi:"Yes, but who was at every sweep."

Marco:"Just me, Reaper, and Syrius."

Husandi:"Who out of you three would be the mole?"

Marine:"There's no way Marco would do it."

Marine 2:"Or Reaper. He's killed too many terrorists."

Marco:"That just leaves..."

We looked at Syrius. He glanced around at us in shock.

Syrius:"You seriously can't believe this terrorist."

Marine:"You've been through every sweep."

Marco:"Plus you were always the one to handle informants. Including the double agent."

Syrius took a step back and sighed. He quickly pulled out a silenced pistol and shot a marine. Marco and I pulled out our weapons, but the new guys shot the two of us. I grunted in pain and fell to the ground.

Marco:"Fuck..."

I looked up to see Syrius walk over to me.

Syrius:"I guess it was a matter of time before you found out."

"You bastard."

I spat at him. He kicked me across the face, and I rolled over. I spit out blood, and then he pressed his boot on my back. I screamed out in pain. The medication had worn off.

Syrius:"This sucks. I was hoping to recruit you to my little band of misfits."

Husandi:"Then why don't you?"

Syrius sighed sadly. I looked over to see a rifle pressed against Marco's head. The other Marines were dead.

Syrius:"I've seen this boy fight. He only wants to defend the weak. Doesn't see the big picture. Plus..."

He leaned down beside my ear and whispered.

Syrius:"I'm the one who killed mommy and daddy."

My eyes widened in shock. Then I became enraged.

"YOU SON OF A BI-"

I was cut off when Syrius shot me in the shoulder. I cried out in pain.

Marco:"Stop!"

Syrius:"Oh please. This is nothing compared to what I have in store for the two of you. Take them away."

Syrius let go of my back. I saw a terrorist knock out Marco. Then I looked to see Husandi.

Husandi:"Night. Night."

He smashed my face in with a rifle and everything went black.

Flashback end...

I jolted up breathing heavily. A cold sweat trickled down my face. My heart was beating rapidly. I looked down and saw hands bleeding. I had been clenching them too tightly that it started to bleed. I let out a shaky sigh and closed my eyes.

'They're getting worse.'

I checked the time. Half a day had passed since I left the base. I stood up slowly and looked around me. The sky had started to darken. I looked down at my bloodied hands and tucked them away. Then I trekked back to base. After an hour or two, I arrived back at base. I made my way to the infirmary. Luckily, I ran into no one and entered the infirmary. It was empty. I quickly cleaned my hands and wrapped them in bandages. However, I did notice two beds occupied. Afterwards, I exited the infirmary. My hands closed the door. Suddenly, a voice rang out.

???:"Hey!"

A half day before...

(Ash POV):

I walked towards (Y/n)'s room. Today I hoped that we could spend more time together. After our sparring session and waking up on top of each other, it had been quite awkward between (Y/n) and I. Mostly me, since I think (Y/n) doesn't know that what happened would be awkward. I sighed sadly and approached the door.

'Sometimes I wished it would be awkward. At least he would probably have feelings for me.'

I knocked on the door twice. Then I heard Ela call out.

Ela:"Who is it?"

"It's Eliza."

I heard Ela scramble to the door. It opened quickly.

Ela:"Eliza! What brings you here?"

"I was wondering if (Y/n) was here. He wasn't around the base."

Ela:"Why are you looking for him?"

"I was hoping to spend some time with him."

Ela smiled.

Ela:"Are you sure that's all?"

She asked playfully. I began to blush a little.

"Yes. That's all."

Ela:"Really? I would be lying if I didn't think you are trying to get him to like you."

I blushed even more.

"Umm."

Ela's smiled widened.

Ela:"Oh my gosh! You can't even speak correctly."

"Stop teasing."

Ela:"Okay. Okay. He's not here, but I'm sure he'll show up soon."

I nodded.

"Okay. Thank you."

Ela:"No problem. I expect a kiss from you two by the end of the night!"

I blushed and walked away.

Ela:"Maybe a home run if things are looking good today."

My face heated up even more and I quickly walked away.

'Could we reach that far-No! Bad Eliza. Let's not think about those things right now.'

I dismissed those naughty thoughts and went looking for (Y/n) again. I strolled to the cafeteria and overheard some yelling. Curious, I entered the cafeteria to see Echo and Dokkaebi on top of a table. They were butting heads and glaring at each other.

Echo:"Your PC cannot play Mario Kart!"

Dokkaebi:"Your stupid Wii cannot play Rainbow Six Siege!"

Echo:"Oh yeah? Your PC can't play Legend of Zelda. Ocarina of Time!"

Dokkaebi:"Well. Your Gamecube can't play CS:GO!"

Echo:"That's such a toxic game!"

Dokkaebi:"Says the person who plays Mario Kart. The ruiner of friendships!"

They continued to bicker. I walked over to IQ who was also observing the fight.

"Hey, Monika."

She looked over at me.

IQ:"Oh hey, Eliza."

"So how long have these two been at it?"

She sighed and shook her head.

IQ:"Too long. Sometimes I wonder how they ever matured enough to get here."

I nodded in agreement. Echo and Dokkaebi were about to attack each other, but Hibana and Vigil dragged their teammates away. I then turned to IQ.

"I was wondering. Have you seen (Y/n)?"

IQ:"Yeah. Why?"

"I was hoping to hang out with him."

IQ suddenly stiffened.

IQ:"Okay."

"So where have you seen him?"

IQ looked at me hesitantly. I then slightly frowned at her.

"Don't try to keep me away from him."

IQ:"I don't know what you're talking about."

I raised an eyebrow in annoyance.

"Don't play dumb with me. You're codename is freaking IQ."

IQ crossed her arms and looked at me.

IQ:"Okay, Ash. I don't appreciate getting called dumb."

She emphasized my codename and glared at me. I glared at her. We stared at each other in tense silence.

Thatcher:"Now this is a real fight waiting to happen."

My eyes narrowed, as I stared into IQ's.

"So are you going to tell me?"

IQ:"Or what?"

I continued to make eye contact.

"Or I'll just have to get that information out of you."

IQ raised an eyebrow.

IQ:"How do you plan on doing that?"

I smirked.

"You and me. Sparring mat, now."

IQ smirked confidently.

IQ:"Alright then. Meet you there."

I nodded and then began heading to the training room. The operators and recruits began to whisper and gossip to each other.

Smoke:"It's happening!"

Tachanka:"The lord cannot stop them!"

I shoved the training room door open. Blackbeard, Finka, and Valkyrie looked over at me.

Valkyrie:"Hey. What's going on?"

"Just some intelligence gathering."

Blackbeard:"In a gym?"

He asked in confusion. I smirked and shed off my vest, cap, and sunglasses. I threw it aside and made my way to the sparring mat. Soon, the other operators and recruits arrived. IQ entered in an walked over to the opposite side of the mat with her GSG9 teammates. My FBI teammates walked over to me.

Castle:"What's going on, Eliza? Why is everyone here to see you and Monika spar?"

Blackbeard:"Wait. I thought she was gathering intelligence."

Finka:"You really not the brightest of the bunch, are you?"

Blackbeard scoffed in offense. I saw IQ remove her hoodie to reveal her tank top. Beneath her loose clothing was actually a tone and fit body. On her arms were bindings from the intense training she went though. However, I was confident in my hand to hand combat skills. IQ began walking to the center, and I did too. We met at the center.

"So. How many rounds?"

IQ:"Let's make it three. See how long you can last?"

I scoffed and leaned in closely. I whispered to IQ.

"Winner gets (Y/n) to themselves for a whole day. The loser cannot in any circumstances have contact with (Y/n)."

IQ:"I'll take part in that."

We nodded and shook hands.

IQ:"First to three."

I nodded and assumed my fighting stance. IQ did the same, and we looked at each other with determination.

(Third Person POV):

IQ and Ash stood in front of each other ready to battle. Their fellow teammates stood on the side cheering them on.

Blitz:"Du kannst es schaffen!"

(You can do it!)

Jager:"Kick her in the shin!"

Bandit:"You won't need my dope to beat her!"

Castle:"Show her who's alpha female!"

Pulse:"Go for the kill shot!"

Thermite:"Aim at her hole!"

Several operators looked at him weirdly. Tachanka walked to the middle and stuck out his arm.

Tachanka:"Ready."

He looked at the two female operators. They nodded.

Tachanka:"Fight!!!

(You know which "fight" was used.)

He backed away. IQ lashed out first with a forward kick. Ash dodged to the left, but IQ quickly followed up with a low sweep kick. Ash performed a half backflip and popped back up. She then hooked right and left crossed. IQ dodged the hook by centimeters and knocked the left punch up. IQ twisted her body around, while grabbing and pulling Ash's arm downward. This made Ash flip over, but Ash landed on her feet and performed a back kick. IQ let go of Ash's arm and caught her leg. Ash used IQ's hold as a stepping stone to do a spin kick across the face. IQ let go and dodged the kick. Ash landed in a crouching position, and stood back up. The two females glared at each other with overwhelming desire to win, but they seem to be at a stalemate. The surrounding operators were cheering the fight on or making bets on who would win. Bandit was the money holder and dealer. Finally, IQ stretched her arm and scoff.

IQ:"Is that all you got?"

Ash:"I wasn't even trying."

IQ:"Good. Because I was starting to get sleepy."

Recruit:"OOOOHHHH!"

Ash:"Hmph."

Ash charged forward and chopped out at IQ's neck. IQ knocked Ash's hand away before uppercutting twice and kicking the back of Ash's left leg. Ash blocked the uppercuts with her palm, but went with the kick. She used it to setup her next attack. Ash fell to her knees, but turned 180 degrees and back side kicked IQ in the gut. IQ fell on her back and rubbed her stomach. Ash stood up and smirked. IQ stood up and spoke.

IQ:"Looks like you got the first point. Doesn't mean you'll get the third one."

Tachanka:"Ash: 1. IQ: 0."

Ash:"Sure. Tell me again when you're 0-2."

Tachanka:"Round 2. Fight!"

Ash went to attack first, but quickly stopped on her tracks. She winced in pain from her left leg. IQ actually did quite a number on the kick, even with Ash rolling with the kick. IQ noticed and took advantage of this. She feinted for Ash's weak point. Ash immediately moved her leg back in defense, but exposed her entire front area. IQ quickly switched to her left leg to kick. Ash blocked the kick, but the strength caused her to stumble to the side a little. IQ then brought her fist directly into Ash's gut. Utilizing Ash falling forward. Ash had the wind knocked out of her, but IQ didn't relent. IQ hooked her arm around around Ash's neck and tripped her leg. Ash then got body slammed onto the ground.

Tachanka:"Point to IQ. Stop choking your comrade."

IQ let go and walked over to her side. Ash pulled herself up and rubbed her neck. IQ smiled tauntingly at Ash. Ash frowned.

IQ:"You have something to say?"

Ash:"Yeah. Pretty cheap to use my leg against me."

IQ shrugged.

IQ:"It's called strategy. You should try it."

This pissed of Ash by tenfold.

Tachanka:"Ash: 1. IQ: 1. Round 3. Fight!"

Ash noticed her leg stopped aching and dashed forward with renewed speed. She began to utilize her unofficial four speed rating. Ash lashed out with a left jab, right hook, a low kick, followed by a roundhouse kick, and a right cross punch. IQ dodged Ash's first two attacks, blocked the low kick, barely knocked away the round house, but caught Ash's right cross. IQ pulled Ash towards her and threw her across the mat. Ash flew in the air before rolling on the ground safely. She stood back up and sprinted towards IQ. IQ kicked out at Ash, but she dodged and punched at IQ's face. IQ caught Ash's hand, and Ash spun to follow with a back elbow across IQ's jaw. IQ stumbled back, and Ash ran to her opponent. She kicked at IQ's face, and then jumped to kick in the German's back. IQ blocked the first kick, but the second one hit her, and she fell forward onto the floor.

Tachanka:"Ash: 2. IQ: 1."

IQ groaned in pain and slowly stood up. She wiped away the blood from her mouth and stretched her back. Ash flicked her hair and placed a hand on her hip.

Ash:"How's that for strategy?"

IQ:'Hündin.'

(Bitch)

IQ growled in anger at the redhead.

Jager:"Not good. IQ is getting mad."

Pulse:"That's not good."

Pulse stated as he reflected on the times IQ would destroy him in simulations. He shivered along with Jager. The crowd was getting hyped up for this match up. Bandit was starting to receive more bet money. Those who betted on Ash were getting excited, while those who betted on IQ were clenching their cheeks in anxiety. Six walked past the training room and dropped her papers.

Six:'What is going on here?'

She went ignored. Ash and IQ both readied to fight again. It was match point for Ash, and IQ was not about to give up her man.

Ash:'This is it. One more point, and (Y/n) is with me an entire day. Not with this blonde thot.'

IQ:'I'm not letting this redhead ho get you (Y/n). That time with you will be mine.'

Tachanka:"Round 4. Fight!"

IQ sprinted towards Ash at high speeds. She was not a slow operator and was going to prove it. IQ faked a punch and two kicks. Ash fell for the last kick, and IQ turned her fake into a real kick. Ash caught the leg, but IQ used this to climb onto Ash's neck. She began to suplex Ash. However, Ash being familiar with this move, managed to counter it. IQ flipped Ash over, but Ash flipped IQ over. IQ expecting this let go of Ash in time to roll backwards onto her feet. Ash stood up and charged at her opponent. Ash went for a kick, but IQ slid close. She did a five punch combo. Each hitting their mark in the gut, chest, side and once in the head. Ash stumbled back and brought her arms up. IQ kicked Ash in the shin with great force that made Ash yelp in pain. This weakened Ash's blocking, and IQ kicked Ash in the face. Her foot hit Ash's arms, but the force knocked Ash back. IQ immediately rushed over and tripped Ash. The redhead began to fall, and the German operator jumped in the air as well. She brought her elbow down on the FBI operator's chest when the two hit the ground. Ash groaned in pain, as IQ held her elbow.

Tachanka:"Point to IQ!"

IQ rolled away and stood up. Ash lied on the ground rubbing her chest from the gravity attack. Finally, she stood back up. The crowd was getting even more wild. Even Six had joined everyone to watch the battle. The battling operators walked back to their sides. Both were breathing heavily, sweat and bruises covered their entire body, exhaustion had started to set in. However, their drive to win was still burning brightly. Both wanted the prize for winning. They stared each other down. The crowd started to get silent. Tension filled the air. No one dared to breathe loudly.

IQ:"So this is it."

Ash:"Yeah."

Tachanka walked between the two and stuck out his arm for the final round. He glanced at the two determined and deadly operators. No holds back now. They were going all out for the win.

Tachanka:"Match point. Ready?"

IQ/Ash:"Yes."

Tachanka:"Final round. Fight!"

IQ/Ash:'For (Y/n)!'

They pulled out their knives and charged. Everyone's eyes widened in shock from the sudden escalation of the battle. IQ and Ash traded slashes and stabs, but neither could land a hit. IQ slashed left and right, while Ash dodged and stabbed. IQ chopped her hand away and kicked Ash's side. Ash stumbled back, but rushed forward to slash in multiple direction. IQ dodged most of the slashes and parried the last one. Then the two continued to parry each other's attack. Finally, they locked blades and glared into their rival's eyes.

Ash:"Give up!"

IQ:"You give up!"

They grunted in pain.

Ash/IQ:"Never!"

They unlocked blades. Ash then feinted a slash to which IQ fell for. Next, Ash chopped IQ's shoulder, causing IQ to drop her bladed weapon. Ash went for another slash, but IQ caught her wrist with both hands and twisted it. Ash grunted in pain and let of of the knife. IQ then kneed Ash in the gut, but Ash punched IQ in the side. Both grunted in pain and stumbled back. They gripped their respective wounds and glared at each other. Both were gritting their teeth and holding in their pain. Finally, they had enough. It was time to end it. Once and for all. The females charged towards each other. They punched and kicked. This time without bothering to block. They each took a punch to the face, or a kick to the gut. The adrenaline subduing their pain. However, as each hit landed on their heads, the operator's vision began to fade.

IQ:'One last punch...'

Ash:'The finishing move...'

They coiled up their right fists and swung with all of their might. Their fists connected with their respective targets. Ash and IQ stumbled back in pain. The ladies stumbled and couldn't stand straight. Blood fell down the sides of their faces and mouths. Their cheeks were bruised. Both were panting at this point. Their eyes struggled to remain open. The pain from their brutal attacks had started to set in. However, their willpower refused for the ladies to back down.

Ash:"Why don't you give up?"

IQ:"Why don't you?"

Ash:"I asked first."

IQ:"Because I'm not giving up on him."

The other operators looked at each other slightly confused. Some didn't know who "him" was.

Ash:"We'll I'm not either."

IQ:"Then let's see who really is worthy for him."

Ash:"I already know the answer."

IQ scoffed and charged. Ash dashed forward as well. Suddenly, both operators felt their strength leave their bodies. Their eyes rolled backwards, and they fell forward. The two collapsed onto the ground. Everyone stared in silence and shock. Tachanka walked over to the bodies with Doc. They check the pulses and looked at each other.

Doc:"Call it."

Tachanka:"Match draw!"

The other German operators and American operators rushed to their teammates to help. Ash and IQ were taken to the infirmary. People who bet, lost their money while the house won. The other operators looked at each other still in shock from what happened.

Blackbeard:"This is why the females are scarier."

Caveira:"They fought with so much passion."

Dokkaebi:"You said it! This is totally going on the internet!"

Finally, Six cleared her throat and everyone looked at her.

Six:"Despite the very foolish and entertaining sparring match, have any of you seen Phoenix?"

The operators looked at each other without a clue.

Ela:"Actually, Ash and IQ were looking for Phoenix, but this happened."

Six nodded in thought. She then began walking away.

Six:"If you find Phoenix, tell him that I need to speak with him. Other than that, tell the janitors to shampoo the mats."

She stated and walked away. The operators turned to look at the mat. Now they noticed the amount of blood drawn during that match.

Echo:"Damn. Whatever those to were fighting for. Must mean a lot."

Timeskip to present...

(Ela POV):

It had been nearly an entire day that passed. Even with the intense fight between Ash and IQ, (Y/n) is still nowhere to be found. I was heading back to the infirmary to check on my friends when I saw a someone exit the infirmary. My eyes narrowed, and I approached the person.

"Hey!"

The person stiffened and turned around to reveal (Y/n). I sighed in slight relief, but quickly got upset.

"Where the hell were you?"

(Y/n) quickly put his hands behind his back and looked at me.

(Y/n):"I was out."

I looked up and down at him. Something was off. I could see it in his eyes.

"Where out? You were gone for more than half the day!"

He looked at me guiltily.

(Y/n):"Sorry to worry you. Just had to clear my head."

I sighed. Then I walked over to him.

"Whatever. It's just that two somebodies were looking for you."

His eyebrow raised in curiosity.

(Y/n):"Eliza and Monika?"

I nodded.

"Do you know what happened when you were gone?"

He shook his head no. I looked at him upset.

"They got hurt."

His eyes widened, and he approached me.

(Y/n):"Are they okay?"

I shook my head.

"Let me just show you."

I walked past him and entered the infirmary. He followed after me. I went over to the infirmary beds, and looked back at (Y/n).

"This is what happened."

I pulled away the curtains. His eyes widened in shock. I looked at the beds. There lied a sleeping Ash and IQ. However, they were both heavily injured. Bruises and cuts covered their faces. Their bodies were in bandages. (Y/n) walked over and stared at them with worry.

(Y/n):"Tell me what happened."

I sighed sadly and looked at him.

"This is a result of your negligence."

He looked over at me.

"These two ladies 'sparred' when really they had a full-on brawl. Over what you may ask. Over you."

His eyes narrowed in confusion.

(Y/n):"Me?"

I groaned in frustration.

"Don't you get it?! They like you!"

(Y/n)'s face lit up in shock.

"I'd even to go as far and say love at this point. They drew blood and knives."

(Y/n) remained silent and looked down at the ladies.

(Y/n):"I don't even know what these emotions are."

"Yes you do. You just don't have a correct name for them."

(Y/n):"Is this why you asked me if I knew what love is?"

"Yes."

He went silent. Then (Y/n) sighed.

(Y/n):"Even if they feel this way. Why?"

"It's easy. Who else has been there to protect these ladies and spend time with them?"

(Y/n):"I'm not the only one."

"But you did it the most."

(Y/n) stared at the girls silently. Then he shook his head.

(Y/n):"No."

I grew confused.

"No, what?"

He turned and looked at me sadly.

(Y/n):"They cannot love me."

I reeled back.

"You can't tell someone who to love or not."

(Y/n):"Loving me is a mistake. It only leads to death or pain."

I walked up to (Y/n).

"With love, comes pain. You just have to see through the pain."

(Y/n) looked at me with slight tears.

(Y/n):"What if there's too much pain? What then?"

I was about to respond, but he continued.

(Y/n):"What if the pain causes you and others more pain? I cannot live with myself to see others hurt because of me."

"You're living on what ifs. Plus you already caused others hurt."

His eyes widened.

"Because you didn't return your feelings to Eliza or Monika. They ended up beating the living shit out of each other. Are you going to live with yourself now?"

I covered my mouth in shock from what I said. A tear rolled down his cheek, and he closed his eyes.

"I-I didn't mean-"

(Y/n):"You're right. How will I live with myself now?"

"(Y/n). What I said was-"

(Y/n):"Completely right."

"Out of line."

He shook his head no.

(Y/n):"I have caused pain to others."

He looked sadly at Ash and IQ.

(Y/n):"Especially to those I care about."

"Please just-"

He began walking towards the door. (Y/n) grabbed the door knob, but I stopped him.

"Wait. Listen to me."

(Y/n):"Move."

He ordered coldly. I looked at him sadly.

"Please (Y/n). These Monika and Eliza like you. You need to-"

(Y/n):"Stop. Just stop."

"No. You need to know that-"

(Y/n):"Please stop!"

He started to sound desperate.

"NO! You listen to me when-"

(Y/n):"YOU LISTEN TO ME!"

I recoiled in shock from (Y/n)'s outburst. He breathed heavily and looked at me in tears.

(Y/n):"I caused this to happen, and I'm going to fix this."

"What are you going to do?"

He looked away.

(Y/n):"Something I should have done a long time ago."

"What's that?"

He looked back at me with a cold stare.

(Y/n):"Never get close with anyone. Tell them that I don't like or love them. They're nothing to me."

I gasped in horror. Then I got extremely angry.

"How could you do this to them?! To yourself? I know you care for them! Even love them!"

More tears fell down his cheek.

(Y/n):"I'm doing this to protect them."

He opened the door and light shown in. I then saw his bandaged hands, and they were bloody.

"What happened to your hands?"

(Y/n):"Nothing that concerns you."

He stated coldly. (Y/n) walked out of the infirmary. I rushed to the doorway and looked out. He kept walking away.

"Stop!!!"

He stopped on his tracks. I glared at his back.

"If you walk away now, never ever talk to Eliza and Monika again."

He straightened and continued walking away in silence. My eyes widened in shock. (Y/n) turned the corner and disappeared. I nearly collapsed on the doorway, and buried my face into my hands.

'(Y/n). Why?'

(Y/n) POV:

I wiped my tears away and put on my balaclava and sunglasses. I entered Ela's room and gather my belongings. After finishing, I exited the room with some clothes and my gear. Suddenly, Six appeared.

Six:"Oh greetings Phoenix. I was looking for you."

I stared at her silently. She raised an eyebrow in confusion.

Six:"Okay. Silent treatment all of a sudden. Whatever. You don't have to say a word. Just listen and follow."

She began walking away, and I followed her. Six led me to my old room. It had been fixed.

Six:"You're old room is fixed. I see you have your belongings, so you can move in right away."

She then pulled out a folder.

Six:"Read this file. The mission will begin at 0300 hours."

She then walked away. I took the file and entered my room. A standard bed, table, closet, and nightstand. After setting down my belongings, I sat down and opened the file. I quickly read through it before placing it on my nightstand. No sleep came to me because thoughts of what happened earlier clouded my mind. I growled in frustration and rolled over.

'Why can't I get those two out of my head?!'

When I close my eyes, I keep seeing Ash and IQ smiling at me. However, they quickly morphed to their bruised and cut up faces. My heart throbbed. There was no physical pain, but I felt like shit. I couldn't figure out why.

'If I did love them. Why does it hurt so much now?'

I tossed and turned in my bed. Then I opened my eyes, and some tears escaped.

'No. It's better this way. I'm too dangerous to get close to. If I truly cared for them, I will bear the pain. It had been this way before, and it will continue.'

After several more hours of tossing and turning, I finally went to sleep.

Timeskip brought to you by chibi (Y/n) crying sadly...

Operation: N64

Location: Tokyo, Japan

-Nintendo headquarters in Japan is held hostage by an unknown terrorist group
-target is unknown
-30 hostages
-hostile numbers are unknown

Objective:Extract hostages, Eliminate hostile forces

Secondary objective:Keep damage to a minimum

Team Leader: Phoenix

Operators: Echo, Dokkaebi, Lion, Zofia, Fuze

Backup: Doc, Ela

Mission status: active

I sat silently on the helicopter heading towards Tokyo. My teammates were either sitting sleepily or anxious from the caffeine.

Echo:"Man. Actually visiting Nintendo HQ."

Dokkaebi:"This will prove that PC is better."

Lion:"Not this again."

I droned out their conversation. My eyes glanced over to see Ela glaring at me in anger. However, it soon turned into sadness. Zofia was glanced between the two of us. Analyzing what was going on. Doc then spoke up.

Doc:"Eta 2 mikes."

(Mikes is minutes.)

I lifted up my recent gift. It was a pistol given to me by Ash.

Flashback...

I walked towards the gun range. Suddenly, I felt a tap on my back. I turned around to see a blushing Ash.

Ash:"H-Hi, (Y/n)."

"Hi, Eliza. Nice to see you."

Ash:"Me too."

I noticed that she was holding something behind her back, but she remained silent and turned red for some reason. I pointed behind her.

"Umm. What's that behind you?"

Ash blushed in embarrassment.

Ash:"Oh! Sorry. Here."

She held out a box. I took it and opened it.

(I do not own these images.)

Ash:"That's a IWI Desert Eagle .50cal. Made in Israel."

I pulled out the pistol and admired it. On the other side of the slide was inscribed "Eliza+(Y/n)" Then I looked at the nervous Ash.

Ash:"I know it's not as fancy as Monika's armor, but I hope you-"

"I love it."

Ash looked at me surprised.

Ash:"Really?"

I smiled gently at her. She began to turn red.

"No matter if it's simple or complex. If it's coming from you, it's priceless in my books."

She blushed even more.

Ash:"T-Thank you."

"No. Thank you."

She looked at me and smiled.

Ash:"You're welcome."

Our eyes lingered at each other for a bit longer. Finally, we looked away and my face began to heat up.

"W-Why don't we go test this out?"

Ash:"I'd love to."

The two of us headed to the gun range. Together.

Flashback end...

I stared sadly at the pistol. My thumb rubbed along the inscription. There was also a battle scar from Ash and I firing the pistol, and a stray metal piece somehow scratched it. Then I holstered it, but caught sight of another item that triggered my memory.

Flashback...

I was sitting in IQ's room. There had been some glitches with my helmet. Now IQ was trying to fix it, but has been unsuccessful for several days.

IQ:"Scheiße!!!"

(Fuck.)

She cursed and groaned in frustration.

IQ:"Why won't it work?!"

"I'm fine using what is available."

IQ:"No. The electronic scanners are extremely important. They're to keep others safe.......especially you."

She muttered the last part. Suddenly, IQ stood up and walked over to a drawer. She began to dig through some of her belongings and muttering to herself.

IQ:"Yes!"

She exclaimed and pulled out a device. IQ grabbed one of my wrist armor pads and got to work. Some loud buzzing came from the table. Curious to what she was doing, I stood up and walked over. She set down her screw driver and turned to me with her hands behind her back.

IQ:"Close your eyes and hold your arm out."

"I don't feel comfortable with-"

IQ:"Just trust me. I won't do anything bad to you."

I reluctantly closed my eyes and held my arm out. I felt IQ put on my armor, but kept her soft hands on me. Several minutes passed, and I decided to speak.

"Umm. Is it finished?"

IQ:"Oh. Sorry. Y-You can open your eyes now."

I opened my eyes to see a blushing IQ. Her eyes would glance at me and away quickly. I then look down at my arm and saw something new.

(I do not own these images. Goobisoft does. xD. )

IQ:"It's one of my Red MK III Spectre prototypes."

"I can't take this."

She shook her head.

IQ:"I'm not using it, so I want you to have it. You can even keep it after I fix your helmet."

I looked at IQ.

"Thank you."

She blushed and nodded.

IQ:"I-It was no problem."

I placed my hand on her shoulder and smiled at her.

"No. This means a lot to me. Especially coming from you."

IQ turned even more red. I flipped open the scanner and looked around. The electronics showed up, and I closed the device again. However, my fingers felt something. I moved my fingers to see "Monika+(Y/n)" inscribed on the back of the screen.

IQ:"Sorry. I kind if rushed to get that there."

"Don't worry. I love it."

She smiled, and we made eye contact. We stared for a bit, before I looked away. My heart beat abnormally quickly. I then looked back at IQ.

"Hey. C-Could you show me how to use this gadget the best way?"

IQ:"Gladly."

IQ and I sat down on her bed, and we began to walk me through on using the scanner. Together.

Flashback end...

I looked gloomily at the inscription. A corner of my name was covered by the various chibi stickers that IQ and I slapped onto the scanner. I was interrupted from my thoughts by Echo.

Echo:"There it is. Nintendo."

I looked out the helicopter. A large glass building with the Nintendo logo, and a large N64 suspended beside the building. In my peripheral vision, I saw Ela still looking at me. I shifted uncomfortably and closed my eyes.

'Eliza. Monika. I'm sorry.'

Meanwhile...

(??? POV):

I sat at a desk in a dark room. The only light was coming from the multiple monitors in front of me. It displayed live feeds of everything in and out of the building. Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.

"Come in."

I weakly called out. The door opened, and one of my men entered the room.

Soldier:"Sir. Everything is secure. This mission should go 100% unhitched."

My eyes narrowed, as I kept staring at the screen.

"No. Double the amount of guards. With him around, there's no telling what will happen."

Soldier:"Yes sir."

The soldier exited the room and closed the door. I leaned forward from my seat and got closer to the monitor. A wide grin grew on my face. My finger pressed on the loudspeaker.

"Attention all shoppers and employees. We'll be receiving some guests soon. So be on your best behavior."

I let off the speaker and began to cough violently. After a fit, I inhaled my medicine and groaned. Then I activated the loudspeaker again.

"Pardon for the interruption. When they arrive, the little game I explained will begin."

I glanced to the side to see a rotting corpse. A smile was carved on his face. Several holes were in random spots of his body.

"That's all I have to say folks. Signing out is your lovely host, Mark Syrius."

A/n: Why (Y/n)?! WHY?!?!?!? How could you do that?! That Ash and IQ fight though. Plus Syrius is back?!?!

Thank you all for reading and the amazing support. It may sound empty, but I really mean it. You all keep me writing this story.

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