-I am sorry to break it to you,but killing Ridgeway made us some new enemies.
-Nothing we can't handle.Stef said.
-I've seen then in action.They call themselves The Regiment.They are known,or,for actual events,aren't really known.They are like ghosts.Ed Godwin knows some of them.He said that he is on his way,but we would have to get him and his men through the border.
-Do we really need Godwin?We've got Arad,Timisoara and to a certain degree even Resita.
-We can't rely on a priest ,some furious nuns and 50 underequiped rebels.
-What do you mean?Robert's men can hold their own.
-Maybe,but we can't take any chances.What vehicles do they possess?A few SUVs?
-What does Godwin have?I can't presume that he has tanks.
-Think again.He comes in with at least 200 men ,at least 20 SUVs,at least 10 APCs,at least 5 tanks,a couple of helicopters and a jet.
-They'll catch him at the gates.There is no way for him to reach Resita.
-Godwin is a pro.He already has everything in Resita.He just needs to get his men across the Danube River.
-You said that he is german,why is he coming from Yugoslavia?
-He is making connections.He is doing what you and Robert have done for quite some time.He is trying to arm insurrections across the country.If we finish here,we might return the favor and help him with his bigger plan.
-So,I won't be done with it.
-Oh,no,you can do whatever you want.But what are you willing to do?Yugoslavia won't take more than one or two years to destabilize.If you come,you will become a hero.
-I don't know,I'll give it some thought.Still,where is Godwin's equipment?
-Warehouses scattered across the county.
-So they are already in Caras?Why?
-We,Ed and I,have reason to believe that Ceausescu is hiding in a bunker located somewhere in the Semenic Mountain.Ed picked up some DSS chatter indicating it.
-So,how can we help Godwin?
-Inflatable boats.Lots of them.
-Where?
-10 clicks east of The Iron Gates.We go in with some of Robert's men and we pick them up.
-What about the security?
-Lax,2 soldiers in an SUV.We can take them out or we can sneak behind them.
-We shall see.
-We ride at sunset.
When the time came,Lee made sure that Robert got his men to the Danube.They both packed for a long trip and made their way.There they were surprised to see that Robert got out of his cave and joined them on the operation.Robert noted that there were more then 1 SUV scouting the area.Maybe they got hold of Godwin's plan.Stef then said:
-Maybe,but maybe they might come in handy.How many cars do you have?
-40.That's all I've got.
-We also came within one.If we steal 4 border patrol SUVs we might be able to get everyone in one go,if we overcrowd the cars.
-Maybe.Robert replied.
-A car is approaching,are we going to take them or are we going to let them fight another day?Lee said.
Robert had a big caliber sniper rifle,it was maybe a .50 BMG while Stef had a smaller rifle,more of a marksman rifle rather then a sniper rifle,perhaps a 7.62.She asked Robert:
-So,are you overcompensating for something?
-Very funny Boss.This is my baby.I take her on such occasions.
-50 american dollars on me hitting a target farther with my dmr than you with your monster of a weapon when we make our way home.
-You've got yourself a deal.
-Now,listen closely,I take the driver,you take the passenger on my mark.1.2.3.
The car stopped.One of Robert's men came down and took the car to a safe space.
-Nicely done Boss.I would have taken you to be less...,you know...
-Less what?Less precise then you?I might be a woman and I might be younger than you,but I won't let you underestimate me.
-Now that I think of it,how did you become a super soldier at what?21?
-Training,and I also had a good teacher.
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-Americans sure do have their ways.I've seen some movies.There was one guy who single handedly killed an entire island worth of people just with a rifle,a machinegun,a multi rocket launcher and his knife.
-Quiet.Lee said.There comes another one.
2 hours later Lee spots a light blinking on the other side of the river.
-It must be them.Lee said.Quick,launch the boats.
-Why did we have to get the boats?Robert asked.
-Because these men are armed to the teeth and are exhausted.They wouldn't cross the river on their own.
-If you say so.
Lee got to the river to welcome the first henchmen.On the boat was also Ed.
-What are you doing you son of a bitch?Ed asked.
-It's good to see you too.
-If we kill Ceausescu now,we won't have to capture Bucharest.
-Amen to that.How are you?
-As always.Killing people for a living.What about you?I can't presume that you couldn't fix your eye.
-I did,I just wear this eyepatch to not let people see that I watch them with it.
-Ah,the same old sneaky little bastard.
-In the flesh.Now,board this car and tell the driver to get you to the safe house.I'll meet you there.
-What if we get stopped at a roadblock or something?
-I can bet my money on the fact that there is no roadblock that can stop you.
-You've got me there.
Another car came.Stef and Robert again shot at the car.Robert missed his target,the passenger.Lee was just a few meters away.He took his pistol and dragged the poor man out of his car and onto the ground.Lee asked him:
-How are you today officer?
-Please don't kill me,I have a wife and three kids at home.
-Do you make enough money to feed them?I can presume that you do.You work the graveyard shift on the state border,that's a demanding job.
-No,I don't.They pay me jack shit.I don't want to die for them.
-Good,tonight might just be your lucky night.You are coming with us.You said that you don't want to die for them.You might die,but not for them,for your wife and for your children.
-What do you mean?
-I am offering you a choice.Die for the sins of your country or live for the sake of your family.
-I guess I don't really have a choice here.
-You are a smart boy.What's your name?
-Valentine.
-Welcome to the first day of your new life Valentine.Get your family to safety.We are expecting you to come to Resita armed at 16th of December.
-What is happening at that date?
-You are taking your country back.Now go,before I change my mind.Anyone asks,your coleague went home and you never saw him since.
-Thank you.
-Go,I have a job to do.
Stef and Robert stood back,as to keep everyone's back.When everyone left,they thought that it is time for them to leave.When the wanted to get up from the prone position that they have taken,guns clicked at their heads.The men told them to get up,slowly and to not try anything stupid.Stef then remembered what Lee told her about Ridgeway's friends.
-Turn around.
When they turned around,Stef noticed the fact that they wore american flags on their shoulders.She first thought that they could be spec ops,but then came to the realisation that spec ops operatives don't wear flags.It must have been some marines or something.It didn't really matter,as their heads popped right on the spot.Lee came and said:
-American.I don't know if The Regiment wears flags,but these guys clearly don't look professional.Let's go home.
-Thanks Lee.Stef said.Without you we might have been toast.
-Yeah,thanks Doc.
-Not to worry,I am sure that these guys are not even military,look at their guns,they are clearly fake.Maybe they were some too patriotic kids looking for a big job.
-So,they aren't those super soldiers that you kept telling me about.
-Doesn't look like.Now let's go,the sun will rise shortly.