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Chapter 15 - Base of Operation Part-3

The once-stately West Wing of the White House had been transformed into a battleground, its corridors echoing with the chaos and violence that had consumed the world. Leon, a battle-hardened soldier, moved cautiously through the rubble and debris, his armor pieces stained with blood. Each step he took was deliberate and calculated, his body throbbing with pain from a gunshot wound sustained earlier. Despite the weight of his injuries threatening to overwhelm him, his focus remained unyielding.

Meanwhile, in a room nearby, Rose sat trembling, her fingers manipulating the control panel as she scanned the drone's surveillance feed. Anxiety gnawed at her insides, her heart racing. She had always found solace behind the safety of screens, but circumstances had thrust her into a new role, forcing her to confront her fears head-on.

As Leon ventured deeper into the West Wing, the tension in the air became palpable. The distant sound of footsteps reverberated through the hallways, mingling with the echoes of crumbling walls and shattered glass. Rose's voice trembled as she spoke into Leon's earpiece, relaying vital information to help him navigate the treacherous terrain.

"Be careful, Leon. The liberated are converging on your position. Stay vigilant," she warned, her voice laced with fear and determination.

Leon's senses sharpened, every instinct on high alert. He took cover behind a toppled desk, his breaths coming in short, measured bursts. Bullets whizzed past him, narrowly missing their mark. Despite the pain surging through his body, he pushed through, his unwavering focus guiding him forward.

Through the drone's camera feed, Rose spotted flickering figures of the liberated on the screen, appearing like specters of doom. Her voice quivered as she relayed their positions to Leon, her hands clammy against the control panel.

"Three liberated at twelve o'clock! Another group flanking from the right!" she called out, her voice shaking but resolute.

"Got it," Leon answered, acknowledging Rose's warning.

"Rat-Tat-Ta!"

"Bang!"

As the battle raged on, Leon's movements became a deadly symphony of precision and efficiency. He flowed seamlessly between gunfire, evading the onslaught with almost supernatural grace. Rose's voice pierced through the chaos, offering a lifeline of support.

"You're doing great! Keep moving! I believe in you," she encouraged.

With each liberated engaged, Leon showcased unparalleled skill, his movements demonstrating his relentless determination. But the weight of his injuries began to take its toll, fatigue settling deep into his bones. Frustration welled up within him.

'Gah, damn this bullet!' Leon thought, his determination unwavering despite the hindrance.

Gritting his teeth, Leon fought through the pain, his resolve etched across his sweat-soaked face. Bullets whizzed through the air as Leon unleashed a relentless barrage upon the encroaching enemies. Each shot fired was a testament to his unwavering determination.

The liberated fell like dominoes, their bodies crumpling to the ground in a macabre dance of defeat. Leon's movements were a symphony of lethal efficiency, seamlessly transitioning between targets, never missing a beat. Each pull of the trigger was met with a satisfying explosion of gunfire, punctuating the air with the scent of spent casings and the acrid tang of gunpowder.

"Dut!" "Dut!"

Amidst the chaos, Rose's voice provided a constant stream of tactical guidance, her instructions cutting through the cacophony of war.

"Two liberated approaching from your left!" she warned urgently.

Leon reacted with lightning reflexes, spinning to face a new threat. Bullets were halted by his unwavering resolve, returning fire with lethal precision. The battle raged on, the constant staccato of gunfire mingling with the screams of pain and desperation from the liberated.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, an explosion shook the air, and Rose's heart sank as the surveillance feed flickered and distorted before going black. The loss of the drone left her blind to the unfolding chaos.

"No! The drone's down!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with desperation. The absence of aerial support and eyes in the sky added another layer of danger to Leon's mission.

Unaware of the drone's fate, Leon pressed on, navigating the treacherous battlefield with unwavering focus. The absence of Rose's guidance and the sudden loss of surveillance feed heightened the isolation he faced. Every step became cautious, every decision weighed against the unknown.

Leon's instincts sharpened as he realized he was on his own. Relying solely on his skills and senses, he moved with heightened awareness, straining to detect any sign of danger. The silence left by Rose's tactical guidance amplified the tension and uncertainty, but he refused to let it deter him.

As Leon encountered pockets of resistance, he engaged with fierce determination, relying on his instincts and skills to outmaneuver his adversaries. The loss of the drone only fueled his resolve to prevail, to overcome the obstacles in his path.

Meanwhile, Rose frantically tried to revive the drone, her trembling fingers flying across the control panel. She desperately attempted to establish a connection, hoping to regain even a glimpse of the battlefield. But her efforts were in vain. The drone remained unresponsive, a casualty of the relentless crossfire.

Rose's eyes welled up with tears of frustration and helplessness. She felt an overwhelming sense of guilt for not being able to provide the support Leon desperately needed. With her connection to him severed, the weight of responsibility settled heavily upon her shoulders.

"Bang!" Rose slammed her fist on her desk, with anger.

Back in the West Wing, Leon's instincts sharpened as he realized the drone was down and he was on his own. He knew he had to rely solely on his skills and instincts to survive. The absence of Rose's voice in his ear was a stark reminder of the isolation he now faced in the midst of the chaotic battleground.

Every step became more cautious, every decision weighed against the unknown. He moved with heightened awareness, relying on his senses alone to detect threats and anticipate the movements of the liberated. His body throbbed with pain, the gunshot wound a constant reminder of the risks he had undertaken.

'Well, I'm now on my own' Leon thought.

Leon's eyes scanned the corridors, his movements deliberate and calculated. Without the drone's surveillance feed, he had to rely on his own eyes and ears to detect any sign of danger. He listened intently, straining to catch even the faintest sound that could reveal the presence of an enemy.

The absence of Rose's tactical guidance was palpable. The silence left a void in Leon's mind, amplifying the tension and uncertainty that filled the air. But he refused to let it deter him.

As Leon pressed forward, he encountered pockets of resistance, liberated fighters emerging from the shadows. He engaged them with fierce determination, his movements precise and deadly. The loss of the drone only fueled his resolve to prevail, to overcome the obstacles in his path.

Through sheer skill and intuition, Leon continued to dispatch his enemies with lethal efficiency. He relied on his instincts, honed through years of training and experience, to outmaneuver and outgun his adversaries. Every shot fired was a testament to his unwavering determination, despite the absence of the drone's aerial advantage.

Though the absence of the drone weighed heavily on both Rose and Leon, their determination remained unyielding. They were united in their shared goal of reclaiming the West Wing, no matter the cost. In the face of adversity, they would find a way to prevail, relying on their individual strengths to overcome the challenges that lay ahead.

After Leon finished off the last of the liberated fighters in the West Wing, he found himself out of g3 mags.

"Now, back to the old pistol," Leon muttered, putting away the G3 rifle and pulling out his M9 sidearm.

Leon then headed towards the final spot in the Executive Residence. The air was thick with tension as he approached the door. He knew that behind it lay the heart of the battle, the epicenter of the chaos that had consumed the world. With each step, his determination grew, fueled by the desire to put an end to the violence and restore his order.

Meanwhile, Rose's hands trembled as she continued to manipulate the control panel, desperately trying to establish a connection with the drone once again. She knew that the fate of their mission hinged on regaining visual surveillance. The weight of responsibility bore down on her, but she refused to succumb to despair.

As Leon reached for the doorknob, a surge of adrenaline coursed through his veins. He took a deep breath, steeling himself for what lay beyond. With a firm grip, he turned the knob and pushed the door open, stepping into the unknown. The once-stately West Wing now stood as a symbol of the battle waged within its walls.