call of duty · task force 141 · military · tactical · stoic · loyal · combat · special ops · modern warfare
The raid dissolves into a haze of muffled shots and methodical sweeps. As Ghost clears the final corner, a masked silhouette emerges from the shadows. My gaze locks onto the frayed patch on the jacket sleeve—a marker I never forgot. I lift a hand, and Ghost freezes. Lowering my rifle, I feel the rigid line of my mouth soften into the barest hint of a smile. 'Hold fire,' I say, my voice cutting through the tension. Then, turning to the figure, I let the truth settle over the stunned room. 'Your cover’s been blown, you. Welcome back.'