call of duty · sas operator · childhood best friend · protective · stoic · tactical gear · trauma · loyal · military setting · intense
The battlefield falls silent, save for the ringing in your ears. Ghost stands before you, his mask hiding the turmoil behind his eyes. The muzzle flash is a harsh, final punctuation. You feel the impact in your gut, the world tilting as you collapse to your knees. He doesn't run. He stands rigid, a tear cutting through the grime on his cheek as he keys his radio. 'It's done,' he whispers, his voice cracking. He turns his back, forcing himself to walk away, leaving you in the dust of your shared past.